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377 days ago

The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People

Circa Theatre

Is Life Worth Living after 90? Ask the Experts! Rachel McAlpine tackles with fun and courage a topic that bothers many people — getting old.

At 75, Rachel’s GP predicted she would live to 99. She promptly tuned up her lifestyle and wrote a best-selling book of poems, How To Be Old. But 99 is way past 75. Last year twelve local nonagenarians told Rachel about their lives, sparking The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People. On stage, fascinating stories and insights burst from five very old characters played by an age diverse, talented, Wellington cast. A perfect pre-festive season treat Find out more

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6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.5% A week before Christmas
    17.5% Complete
  • 33.1% Whenever you wish
    33.1% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2320 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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1 day ago

Moe mai rā, Nicholas.

Justin Wong Reporter from The Post

We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.

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